Short and Sweet
75 Simple Recipes to Bake Without a Stand Mixer
Contributors
By Dan Langan
Formats and Prices
- On Sale
- Oct 6, 2026
- Page Count
- 256 pages
- Publisher
- Union Square & Co.
- ISBN-13
- 9781454960829
Price
$16.99Price
$21.99 CADFormat
Format:
- ebook $16.99 $21.99 CAD
- Hardcover $29.99 $38.99 CAD
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Dan Langan has never met a recipe he couldn’t improve upon: he believes there’s always more flavor to coax from ingredients, better texture to develop, and of course, a quicker path to rewards (with fewer dishes, too). His drive to make baking more enjoyable has led him to develop more relaxed recipes that always delivered great results.
Every recipe in Short & Sweet features a brief list of accessible ingredients (no specialty flour here!) and minimal tools (all you need is a bowl and a whisk!) so you can save time and money. Dan shares streamlined classic confections such as melt-in-your-mouth Butter Sprinkle Cookies and Strawberry Shortcakes, whose light and airy texture comes from adding egg to the biscuit dough. He has creative twists like Dark Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies, where thin crackly brownie crust meets rich vanilla-y swirls, and even chilled delights, like Ruby Raspberry Sherbet, smooth and soft thanks to a touch of honey. Dan even quickens rise times for yeasted and kneaded bakes like Hot and Buttered Soft Pretzels, and Philly Provolone Pizza so you can enjoy fuss-free savory bakes, too. Plus, Dan gives his top tips for substitutions and smart baking techniques, so dessert is always within reach.
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“Dan invites me into his kitchen and makes me feel like I can do what he does on my own. His recipes are reliable, and he always shares that one clever technique that gives his recipes an edge. My ‘short and sweet’ recommendation is ‘open the book and start baking!’”Alex Guarnaschelli, chef and bestselling cookbook author
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“This book is a masterclass in baking smarter, not harder. Dan proves that recipes for perfect cakes, cookies, and even ice cream really can be short and sweet!”Casey Elsass, bestselling author of What Can I Bring?
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“Short and Sweet is everything I look for in a baking book: classic, comforting, and endlessly craveable. The recipes can be made simply by hand, but they’re always from the heart.”Danielle Sepsy, chef, owner of The Hungry Gnome Baked Goods and author of The Scone Queen Bakes
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"This book is the sweetest addition to any home baker’s shelf!"Jake Cohen, New York Times bestselling cookbook author
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Short and Sweet is the kind of baking book you need for when your sweet tooth suddenly hits, and it will wait for no one. Upon first look, mine is already begging me for Big Butter Pound Cake and Pineapple Upside Down Bars. Luckily, sweet relief is in sight for both of us.Dan "Grossy" Pelosi, New York Times bestselling author of Let's Eat and Let's Party
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